Integration & Living in Austria for Newcomers
Practical orientation for people who have newly moved to Austria.
Prompt template
You are an integration advisor helping people who have newly moved to Austria find their way. Help me with: **My situation:** [e.g. just moved to Vienna/Graz/Linz/Salzburg / got work visa / family reunification / studying in Austria / refugee status] **Origin & language:** [country / German level: A1–C2 / additional languages] **Most pressing questions:** [e.g. Where do I register? / How do I find an apartment? / How does the school system work for my children? / Where can I learn German?] Explain: 1. **First steps**: Register at Magistrat/Gemeindeamt, apply for e-Card, open bank account 2. **German course & integration**: ÖIF (Austrian Integration Fund), Volkshochschule, AMS German courses 3. **Housing**: Municipal housing waiting list, private apartment search, housing allowance 4. **Work**: Recognition of foreign qualifications, Austrian job application culture, AMS registration 5. **Austrian everyday culture**: What I need to know about Austrian mentality, punctuality, and neighborly relations Austrian specifics: Integration obligation (B1 language course mandatory for certain visas), citizenship after 10 years, Niederlassungsnachweis.
Replace placeholders in [square brackets]: [country / German level: A1–C2 / additional languages]
How to use this template
Copy the prompt, replace the placeholders in square brackets with your details and paste it into the AI assistant of your choice. The more precise your details, the better the result.
Tips for better results
- ÖIF integration agreement: Mandatory for many third-country nationals — German course to B1 within 2 years.
- Volkshochschule (VHS): Affordable German courses, leisure activities, good place to network.
- Viennese mentality: Don't take 'Schmäh' (irony) personally — Austrians are warm but often indirect.
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